Discovering the Mystery of Who I Am in Christ
The power at our disposal, for our personal lives and for eternity, is more than we can even begin to imagine. No eye has seen and no ear has heard, no heart has understood what God has prepared for us in Christ Jesus.
Being in spiritual leadership is not easy. You commit yourself to serve people who may not always respect your sacrifice—like Jesus did. When you are a servant leader, you can find yourself carrying a lot of the load while other people relax—like Jesus did.
So, why in the world would I show you all my dirty laundry? Well, not laundry. I would never show you that! But, why would I show you my mess? Because the Lord impressed something so precious on my heart, as I walked through the mess, stepping over wires from my husband's studio, and trying to find a square foot to set my bags down on after work. You see, I just finished speaking at a lovely weekend retreat called Revealed Retreat: Discover Who I Am in Christ. I challenged the ladies to give the Lord the deepest parts of their hearts - even the rooms of their hearts that they have shut the doors on for years. In the fight to stay positive and to keep from drowning in pain, sorrow and despair, people tend to avoid difficult conflict that arises when dealing with broken relationships and pain from the past. It's easier to ignore things and to just keep stuffing. These are things that may give us PTSD, if we decide to unpack them.
My mother prayed with me so many times, that I felt prayer was a natural extension of life, like breathing. She prayed with me when I was sick, when I was afraid, and in the car driving to the mall. She did spiritual warfare with me. She prayed in the Spirit over me. She made all things spiritual clear and easy. It was all about our relationship with Jesus.
Have you ever felt unworthy before the Lord? Do you struggle with intimacy with God, because you are afraid he is mad at you? This podcast is by Shieldwall Ministries for men. My brother Seth Dean shares his story about walking through this battle against fear. Listen and share with any men in your life! …
”Do The Next Thing” by Elisabeth Elliot When I went back to my jungle station after the death of my first husband, Jim Elliot, I was faced with many confusions and uncertainties. I had a good many new roles, besides that of being a single parent and a widow. I was alone on a jungle …
He may have found you as a wretched sinner in the mud of your sin, but he cleansed you by the blood of his Son Jesus, raised your dead spirit to life and filled you with the Holy Spirit of the living God. Walk in the goodness and victory of your salvation!
One of the promises of God in Joel 2 for those fasting, is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for signs and wonders. Do you hunger for more than a religious experience? Do you want a life-changing transformation from the inside out that touches everyone around you? Anyone who thinks of fasting as an activity …
Continue reading "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 20 The Pouring Out of God’s Holy Spirit"
Do you want to see a breakthrough in your life? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by a weakness in your personal life, in relationships, in your health or in what seems to be a constant barrage of what some may call “bad luck?” Does one thing happen after another, until you feel pulled underneath ocean …
Continue reading "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Day 19 ~ Finding your Healing"
The day of the Lord is approaching. No one knows the day or the hour, but Jesus told us that we would certainly know the signs of the times. In the prophet Joel, the Lord instructs believers to fast and pray, rending their hearts, as they see the day of the Lord approaching. I have …
Continue reading "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 18 Rend Your Heart"
